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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Cpl Punishment on April 03, 2016, 01:08:30 PM

Title: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 03, 2016, 01:08:30 PM
VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
I started this by requesting a friend of mine to make me a hull and turret to start from.
As per  my request he sent me both these items,
they were both hollow being made from sheet styrene.
So I began by removing items that I felt were either incorrect or not needed,
and filled the turret and hull with resin to make them easier to work with.

these are the items I removed from his parts

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03044_zpsrwjvaffb.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03044_zpsrwjvaffb.jpg.html)

this left me with this as my starting point

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03013_zpslj7mm9db.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03013_zpslj7mm9db.jpg.html)

as you can see I filled them with resin, and opened the rear of the turret more.

Now...here I have replaced the frontal armor,
the engine deck, added a Tiger II cupola, and started work on the gun.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03017_zpss9mckbcf.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03017_zpss9mckbcf.jpg.html)

here I began building up the mantlet area with Milliput

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03019_zpsxuucazkb.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03019_zpsxuucazkb.jpg.html)

this is after several layers of Milliput, and starting the carving it to shape.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03023_zpsqupoeyoz.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03023_zpsqupoeyoz.jpg.html)

Here you see the mantlet getting closer to the final shape

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03024_zpsnzgti150.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03024_zpsnzgti150.jpg.html)


Getting closer

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03025_zpsdzf9aeiw.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03025_zpsdzf9aeiw.jpg.html)

here I spliced  loader's hatch into the roof, added a couple more items,
and started to mark out the details
I neglected to mention that I also grinded away the tail end (sides) to my desires.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03030_zpsyjsgaxye.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03030_zpsyjsgaxye.jpg.html)

here I gave the turret a coat of primer

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03031_zpshqueoike.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03031_zpshqueoike.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03032_zps3iubp0oj.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03032_zps3iubp0oj.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03033_zpsqju7uhnp.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03033_zpsqju7uhnp.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03034_zpst6ietpaf.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03034_zpst6ietpaf.jpg.html)

I am trying to stay as close as I can to this drawing of the E-79,
while staying true to the Panzer front concept.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/12919692_1242345409109265_8944641104273553808_n_zpsqgmidv5i.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/12919692_1242345409109265_8944641104273553808_n_zpsqgmidv5i.jpg.html)

Here I began working on the front of the hull

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03036_zpsgc8ojchb.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03036_zpsgc8ojchb.jpg.html)

as you see I have played with the periscopes, and added a vent fan to the hull roof.

I decided the open the hatches for the Driver and radio operator.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03037_zps2ha2suvw.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03037_zps2ha2suvw.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03038_zpsncfnbwtg.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03038_zpsncfnbwtg.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03039_zpsqbsweq0n.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03039_zpsqbsweq0n.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03040_zpsmetvfkke.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03040_zpsmetvfkke.jpg.html)

Here is the "lay out" for how I am doing the hull

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03041_zpsbxryu2nz.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03041_zpsbxryu2nz.jpg.html)

This is how the Turret looks on the hull

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03042_zpsdt7nfl7s.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03042_zpsdt7nfl7s.jpg.html)

here is an Over All  view showing the the turret and gun in place.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03043_zpsc06czny0.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03043_zpsc06czny0.jpg.html)

well that is where I am for now.
Please tell me what you think.





Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 03, 2016, 01:17:24 PM
I really love this - would imagine it could be nicknamed Nashorn (Rhino) in service with that mantle/turret front.
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Camthalion on April 04, 2016, 11:27:17 AM
Very nice work
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 05, 2016, 09:02:30 AM
Thanks guys for your kind words,
I am moved that you like it.
here I have done a couple more things

If you look closely at the front of the Hull Mount for the MG....
you can see it is bereft of detail.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03036_zpsgc8ojchb.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03036_zpsgc8ojchb.jpg.html)
So using my Jeweler's Engraving Tool I carved it out

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03053_zpsoxgrdav2.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03053_zpsoxgrdav2.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03052_zpstfrm91tc.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03052_zpstfrm91tc.jpg.html)

I then drilled a hole for mounting the MG barrel, and a smaller one to represent the site aperture.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03051_zpsbqt4hwli.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03051_zpsbqt4hwli.jpg.html)

From here I turned my attention to the rear end of the hull.
now more than one example I have seen of the E-79 shows no exhaust pipes.
I cannot accept this, so using  n example of a 1/35 model "with" exhaust pipes,
I decided to go the same route.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/t3_zpsiuirw3pv.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/t3_zpsiuirw3pv.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/img_0%207_zpsybvkfcwu.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/img_0%207_zpsybvkfcwu.jpg.html)

here is my attempt.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03046_zps8nskuvf1.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03046_zps8nskuvf1.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03049_zps2rivkvwj.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03049_zps2rivkvwj.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03050_zpsjnhdvbcj.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03050_zpsjnhdvbcj.jpg.html)

My hope is that once all assembled.....
it will look much better
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on April 05, 2016, 09:30:00 AM
For my money, this is can't get much better. 8)


It's 1/72nd, for crying out loud, I have trouble getting that level of detail in 1/35th! :o
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 06, 2016, 04:57:12 PM
For my money, this is can't get much better. 8)


It's 1/72nd, for crying out loud, I have trouble getting that level of detail in 1/35th! :o

Many Thanks,
Glad you like it.
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 06, 2016, 04:58:16 PM
In my emails someone has mentioned that this looks like an E-10....
I could not agree more......
In my mind I see a "big" E-10, but with a turret.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03058_zpskwf8qzra.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03058_zpskwf8qzra.jpg.html)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: ChernayaAkula on April 06, 2016, 06:16:15 PM
What a cool design!  :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 08, 2016, 08:35:29 AM
I have now worked out my "wheel spacing" for the running gear.
seeing as this was such a pain to do One (1) time.....
I will mold this and cast resin to make two sets.
Then I will have what I need for the Left and the Right sides.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03062_zps6jz4xyrg.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03062_zps6jz4xyrg.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03063_zpsedkonivp.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03063_zpsedkonivp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: ysi_maniac on April 09, 2016, 02:00:42 AM
Top notch modeling!!
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 12, 2016, 01:52:03 PM
Top notch modeling!!


Thank You....
Glad you like it :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 14, 2016, 04:33:47 PM
I decided to tackle the front hatches

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03054_zpsxphfzbzo.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03054_zpsxphfzbzo.jpg.html)

I decided that I want to follow the example set by ESCI on their Tiger II
I want these two parts

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03093a_zpspplefwrh.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03093a_zpspplefwrh.jpg.html)

So I shallow poured one of my molds, sand it thin, and surgically removed these sections

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03094_zpsohwbmbai.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03094_zpsohwbmbai.jpg.html)

I then grafted them to my hatch plate.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03095_zpsykeao25d.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03095_zpsykeao25d.jpg.html)

in order for the hatches to sit "flat",
I took my dremel tool and grinded away one corner on each hatch
( I should note here also that I added a piece f .010 sheet styrene
to the top of the hatches to keep them from falling in all the time)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03097a_zps2hzngwin.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03097a_zps2hzngwin.jpg.html)

from underneath you can see how well the fit

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03096_zpsk6ukipzg.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03096_zpsk6ukipzg.jpg.html)

next I needed the pegs to act as "pivots" for the hatches.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03098_zps7g3grglg.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03098_zps7g3grglg.jpg.html)

and here is how they look inplace

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03099_zpsyexufgdj.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03099_zpsyexufgdj.jpg.html)

I hope these com out ok when I mold them
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 15, 2016, 09:42:48 AM
OK, a few people have said they cannot grasp the size of the pieces I am working on.
Does this help?

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03102_zpskviwpscz.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03102_zpskviwpscz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: taiidantomcat on April 19, 2016, 12:00:02 AM
Incredible craftsmanship! I really like the look of the hull reminds me of the t-54/55 series. Been looking at doing something like this for a while myself!
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: uncle les on April 21, 2016, 04:16:14 PM
Absolutely leaves mine in the dust !
Excellent job there.
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 21, 2016, 09:41:54 PM
Incredible craftsmanship! I really like the look of the hull reminds me of the t-54/55 series.
Been looking at doing something like this for a while myself!

Really?
I don't see that......
I see a Big E-10
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 21, 2016, 09:43:12 PM
Absolutely leaves mine in the dust !
Excellent job there.

I still want to get one of your just to say I have one.
But without all the bubbls :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 21, 2016, 09:43:50 PM
the more I handled the turret,
the more the chances grew that I would somehow screw it up,
or drop it, or something.
so I molded it and cast it in resin to be used throughout the final building of the model.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03130_zpswkbrxc7n.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03130_zpswkbrxc7n.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03128_zpsfv1nzapb.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03128_zpsfv1nzapb.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03127_zpsiccrqb8h.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03127_zpsiccrqb8h.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03129_zps1m5cswmv.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03129_zps1m5cswmv.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03126_zpst0duvt1h.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03126_zpst0duvt1h.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03131_zpsrljykmcy.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03131_zpsrljykmcy.jpg.html)

back to work :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on April 21, 2016, 10:21:07 PM
Really, really great work! 8)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 26, 2016, 06:19:51 PM
Really, really great work! 8)


Glad you like it :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on April 26, 2016, 06:21:44 PM
OK......things are getting closer now :)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03174_zpsuljp3mfy.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03174_zpsuljp3mfy.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03175_zpsnw2j3shj.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03175_zpsnw2j3shj.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03176_zps0dfhyufc.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03176_zps0dfhyufc.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03177_zpsssgj45lc.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03177_zpsssgj45lc.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03178_zpscskqorgy.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03178_zpscskqorgy.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03179_zpsycbzsj4a.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03179_zpsycbzsj4a.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03170_zpsqxdlhedp.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03170_zpsqxdlhedp.jpg.html)

I am so itching to finish this one :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 27, 2016, 02:31:07 AM
OK......things are getting closer now :)

([url]http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03174_zpsuljp3mfy.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03174_zpsuljp3mfy.jpg.html[/url])



This shot actually makes me think of other tank variants - perhaps an Air Defence version....
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: uncle les on April 27, 2016, 04:45:55 PM
This shot actually makes me think of none tank variants - perhaps an Air Defence version....
(https://scontent-syd1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1510805_10203127902220681_560318829_n.jpg?oh=12215fec7833e03e2be6d2793292d50f&oe=57AE5170)

...  ::)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on May 05, 2016, 08:55:14 AM
well that looks different 
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on August 15, 2016, 09:28:21 AM
OK....I have taken a Long Break from this.....
I think I am finally getting back into the swing of things.
I sourced out the parts I needed, gathered them together
and finally got it to all fit together (for one side).....
This is how it looks

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03610_zpsrlpxwo6k.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03610_zpsrlpxwo6k.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03611_zpskyzw7yxa.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03611_zpskyzw7yxa.jpg.html)

This one side alone was an "All Day" project.....
so it's Break Time
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: taiidantomcat on August 16, 2016, 12:11:22 PM
Welcome back!!

Great craftsmanship here
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on August 26, 2016, 02:17:41 PM
Many Thanks.....
Just to get your attention....
here are the tracks molded and cast in resin.....
this is the "first pull" from the new mold.


(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03638_zpsixvn8kwk.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03638_zpsixvn8kwk.jpg.html)


I will be back in a few min with some more pic's :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on August 26, 2016, 03:27:56 PM
OK I still have a little ways to go....
But I think it will be done by the end of the Weekend :)
anyway I have taken the parts I have and test fitted them onto the hull.
I will then do a final inspection of the hull before molding :)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03637_zps9boxeyd4.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03637_zps9boxeyd4.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03635_zpswxhyia0p.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03635_zpswxhyia0p.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03636_zpscvbj9pil.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03636_zpscvbj9pil.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03634_zpsib6tvy8w.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03634_zpsib6tvy8w.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03633_zpsu9g5vu5d.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03633_zpsu9g5vu5d.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03632_zpsb2ozrgbs.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03632_zpsb2ozrgbs.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03628_zpspdzoylak.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03628_zpspdzoylak.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03629_zpsbyl49qd7.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03629_zpsbyl49qd7.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03630_zps6qzjixex.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03630_zps6qzjixex.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03631_zpszcnp35tr.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03631_zpszcnp35tr.jpg.html)

well this is where I am for now :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on August 26, 2016, 06:25:10 PM
It freaks me out how you can get such crisp details in 1/72nd that I struggle to acheive (& often don't) in 1/35th scale! :-\
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Buzzbomb on August 26, 2016, 07:48:15 PM
Like it.. like it a lot.
Really nice work
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: taiidantomcat on August 29, 2016, 02:48:47 AM
Reminds me so much of a T-55! superior craftsmanship!  :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on September 02, 2016, 12:15:38 AM
Many Thanks for the kind word guys :)

OK except for the painting.... it is done
it has a few "quirks" I did not foresee.....
even though I "test fitted" the parts over and over again
but it is done.....
I will put it on ebay either later today, or tomorrow.
but here it is :)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03645_zpsmcateuzn.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03645_zpsmcateuzn.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03644_zpslwggwbfa.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03644_zpslwggwbfa.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03647_zpsknporqam.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03647_zpsknporqam.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03646_zpsasqc4ur3.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03646_zpsasqc4ur3.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03648_zpsqx0h82nr.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03648_zpsqx0h82nr.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03649_zpswlstjpro.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03649_zpswlstjpro.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03653_zpsttqpgjps.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03653_zpsttqpgjps.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03652_zpsdwbbs9o3.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03652_zpsdwbbs9o3.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03650_zpsi1d7rfl7.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03650_zpsi1d7rfl7.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03651_zpstt8paesd.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03651_zpstt8paesd.jpg.html)

Please tell me what you think :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on September 02, 2016, 01:00:52 AM
That is, without a doubt, one of the best bits of modelling I have ever seen &, in 1/72nd scale, it is by far the best! :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza:
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Cpl Punishment on September 16, 2016, 04:54:32 AM
Well this is finally done......
it comes with a choice of two guns,
and can be built with either an MG34 or IR system.

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03722_zpsi3iavtws.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03722_zpsi3iavtws.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03723_zpsskvojr9v.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03723_zpsskvojr9v.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03724_zpsj8pagk5h.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03724_zpsj8pagk5h.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03725_zpsjjowbomj.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03725_zpsjjowbomj.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03726_zpsyxrqcns5.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03726_zpsyxrqcns5.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03727_zpsyu2hhfi3.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03727_zpsyu2hhfi3.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03728_zpsepykm5io.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03728_zpsepykm5io.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03729_zpsd5rwlbgy.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03729_zpsd5rwlbgy.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03730_zps1jlri3se.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03730_zps1jlri3se.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03731_zpsmywegp3f.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03731_zpsmywegp3f.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03732_zpszdfssyub.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03732_zpszdfssyub.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03733_zpsfizhaice.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03733_zpsfizhaice.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03734_zpszshbffx7.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03734_zpszshbffx7.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03735_zpstokvwvmu.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03735_zpstokvwvmu.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03665_zps1cav5klh.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03665_zps1cav5klh.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03666_zpsjxqmifpf.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03666_zpsjxqmifpf.jpg.html)

(http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t455/lnerj72a/E-79/DSC03667_zpsijenrcx1.jpg) (http://s1060.photobucket.com/user/lnerj72a/media/E-79/DSC03667_zpsijenrcx1.jpg.html)

 it is now on ebay
so if you are interested one you can find it there,
or you can contact me directly :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: Old Wombat on September 16, 2016, 04:51:16 PM
Too small for me, I'm afraid, but they are, quite literally, awesome! :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: 8)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 16, 2016, 07:46:20 PM
Agreed. Awesome kit and build.  :)
Title: Re: VK 6600 E-79 in 1/72
Post by: ysi_maniac on September 17, 2016, 03:34:19 AM
 :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: :icon_alabanza: